Year: 2014

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — The results of a study titled “Illustrated Problem Solving Guide for Prosthetic Users” were presented at the New Jersey chapter of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting by Daniel Lee, PT, DPT, GCS,…

CMS has released an update for its 2015 Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies fee schedule. The update is effective as of Jan. 1, 2015 and will be implemented on Jan. 5, 2015. The update includes a fee schedule…

Cascade Orthopedic Supply Inc. has announced a strategic distribution agreement with Ability Dynamics. According to a company press release, Cascade customers will be able to purchase Ability Dynamics’ prosthetic devices through Cascade. Cascade officials look forward to offering the RUSH…

Cascade Orthopedic Supply Inc. has announced a strategic distribution agreement with Ability Dynamics. According to a company press release, Cascade customers will be able to purchase Ability Dynamics’ prosthetic devices through Cascade. Cascade officials look forward to offering the RUSH…

The global neuroprosthetic market is expected to reach $14 billion by 2020 with a compound annual growth rate of 15%, according to a report form Allied Market Research. According to the report, the major growth arenas from 2014 to 2020…

A report commission by the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association and conducted by Dobson DeVanzio & Associates has concluded that 19% of patients who have received a Medicare-reimbursed off-the-shelf device later receive a custom-fitted orthosis. According to a summary of…

Össur has announced the launch of its new Women’s Leadership Initiative. The initiative is intended to support independent O&P practitioners by providing a forum that encourages interaction, community-building and educational opportunities that serve women in the industry. Early this year,…

Ottobock has announced Anthony Phillips, of San Diego, as the September winner and Patrick Ward of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., as the October winner of the company’s C-Leg 15 Year Anniversary photo contest. Phillips’ photo submission shows him crossing the finish…

Employees who work at small, locally owned businesses have the highest level of loyalty to their employers, with rural workers’ commitment based more on size and ownership of the company than job satisfaction, according to researchers at Baylor University. “While…

A study of the effects of locomotion mode recognition errors on the volitional control of powered lower limb prostheses showed differing effects on gait stability, leading to the identification of “critical errors,” according to results published in Institute of Electrical…